Our Forest Moon (2015)

Colombian teenagers study the traditional art of bullfighting in the sleepy town of Choachi. They live and train in an oasis of teen aged camaraderie and dreams for the future. But when bullfighting becomes banned in Bogota, the boys' sanctuary slowly becomes susceptible to society's larger struggles of class and conflict. Inspired by the watchful eye of retired bullfighter Nicolas, the bullfighting students strive to succeed first as Matadors, then as role models themselves. Interpreting bullfighting as a living metaphor for personal, social and historical struggles, the film focuses on the individual experiences of these boys and their mentor as they try to break free of the bleak future being dictated to them by Colombian society.

Director: Pablo Alvarez Mesa
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 96 min
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Screenplay

Editing: Pablo Alvarez Mesa
Production: Parabola Films
Country: Colombia, Canada
Language: Español
Original Language: es

Keywords

bull fight

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Our Forest Moon about?
Colombian teenagers study the traditional art of bullfighting in the sleepy town of Choachi. They live and train in an oasis of teen aged camaraderie and dreams for the future. But when bullfighting becomes banned in Bogota, the boys' sanctuary slowly becomes susceptible to society's larger struggles of class and conflict. Inspired by the watchful eye of retired bullfighter Nicolas, the bullfighting students strive to succeed first as Matadors, then as role models themselves. Interpreting bullfighting as a living metaphor for personal, social and historical struggles, the film focuses on the individual experiences of these boys and their mentor as they try to break free of the bleak future being dictated to them by Colombian society.
Who directed Our Forest Moon?
Our Forest Moon was directed by Pablo Alvarez Mesa.
How long is Our Forest Moon?
Our Forest Moon has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
What genre is Our Forest Moon?
Our Forest Moon is a Documentary film.
Where was Our Forest Moon produced?
Our Forest Moon was produced in Colombia, Canada.